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I have not tried this exact one (although I bought it) but I have tried the same holster made for a Kimber 1911 with 4 inch barrel.* I bought this holster mainly to afford myself good retention for those rare days that I open carry. I think Safariland has a corner on the retention market. The locking mechanism hangs up on the "lightening cuts" in the Performance Center slide but this is easily corrected with 5 lengths of electrical tape over the cuts and I wish the weapon did not have those cuts! *They do look very wild though and appear to be a selling point. *The holster is not advertised to fit the S&W 1911 at all, so it's another plus that it does. I assume all 1911's are more or less the same shape so it would probably work with other 1911's. If I wanted, I could cut part of this holster down and use it alongside the shorter 6378 I have been using. The suede lining does its job, draws are fast and easy, and 1-handed reholstering is a breeze. The paddle holds to my 1/4 inch thick "gun belt" very strongly, once put on correctly, if someone grabs the weapon and pulls upwards, they end up trying to lift my whole body as the weapon will not come out without the locking lever pulled down. :-) The only downsides to this holster are the following: it cannot be adjusted for cant and when putting it on, my pants want to slide down with the paddle. It also rides rather "high" but that does allow for better concealment without the need for a long cover garment. Although not advertised to fit the S&W E Series, it fits quite well. I like this holster so much I have found excuses to open carry more. :-) I wish Safariland made it for more weapons (Browning Hi Power!) but they have to make what sells. Bottom line: if you are looking for a holster with excellent retention and you carry a firearm Safariland makes this holster for, it's a great buy. The price is excellent also. Like me, you can learn to live with the high ride and cant. *Apparently the belt loop attachment was not meant to be used with a "gun belt." My gun belt is 1/4 of an inch thick, about twice the thickness of a normal belt. The paddle will move along my belt though for some location adjustment. Read full review
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This holster works well with paddle attachment or a belt slide piece. I had extra Safariland belt slide units, and I attached one that gave the holster a lower, more comfortable position for drawing. Sometimes, the high ride holsters require an awkward "chicken wing" movement to get the weapon out of the holster. My only slightly negative critique is the acquisition of the pistol when drawing is a bit more "iffy" sometimes compared to the Serpa type holsters. Serpas require only a finger laid across and pressing the release tab (NOT stabbing or hooking) to allow a quick, natural draw. The other fingers and thumb are usually already positioned well on the weapon. The Safariland requires a bit more effort in the stretch of the thumb and palm while also getting a good solid grip on the pistol as one draws. This is NOT a big deal at all. It is simply something that one must practice to get better. And, the Safariland doesn't leave skid marks on less durable finishes of certain handguns, like my S&W 1911 stainless steel or my Colt Government Model. I like this holster, and it may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it is not without versatility.Read full review
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The ALS paddle holster is by far one of the best retention holsters on the market. The thumb release is very natural for me. I like the position/placement of the release much better than the outside face of the holster like on a Blackhawk Serpa. The inside lining protects the finish and the paddle itself stabilizes the gun very well. This model makes even a full size 1911 carry comfortably and securely. I know have this model for a full size 1911, a S&W 9 compact, and a S&W Shield. For the Shield I set up the holster with the belt attachment instead of the paddle. The smaller Shield rides high and close to the body at 3-4 o'clock. All in all a no-nonsense excellent retention holster.
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I have two OWB leather holsters for my 1911s. I wanted one holster that is more weatherproof than leather and have a retention system for outdoor hiking and climbing around in the wilderness. This Safariland 6378 ALS fits all my 1911s. I love the suede inside lining. It retains the firearm very well. Great value. Highly recommended.
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Great retention holsters! The thumb actuated release is in the perfect spot. The retention lock fits into the ejection port rather than the trigger guard, making it more secure. The pistol feels as though it leaps into my hand.
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